Jobs at HNTB

Leads project controls for infrastructure and capital projects, overseeing scheduling, cost estimating, budget control, document control, risk management, claims analysis, reporting, and project controls systems. Supervises project controls staff, analyzes cost and schedule variances, develops recovery plans, supports change negotiations, and provides project leadership with forecasts and performance reports. May recruit, develop, and manage a project controls department.

Supports infrastructure program management teams through basic research, data collection, record and file maintenance, presentation and report development, and other project support tasks under close supervision. The intern may assist with graphics and 3D/4D visualizations, identify errors or problems, and complete assignments independently or collaboratively. This is a temporary Summer 2027 position based at JFK Airport in New York.

Assists project finance and assigned departments with administrative tasks, report preparation, data analysis, research, meeting coordination, document editing, information tracking, and special projects under close supervision. The intern works with various teams and supports management while developing practical business skills.

Supports Rail & Transit engineering teams on transportation infrastructure projects. Assists with research, design, engineering calculations, drawings, technical documents, and submittal procedures across track, structural, power, communications, signals, or project management assignments.

Assists highway and traffic engineering teams with research, project design, engineering drawings, documents, basic calculations, and shop drawing or submittal procedures. The intern organizes technical information, applies foundational engineering principles, and supports transportation infrastructure projects under supervision.

Analyzes traffic and transportation data, conducts traffic engineering and planning studies, develops maps, exhibits, reports, and presentations, and supports planning alternatives and stakeholder engagement. The role uses traffic simulation and GIS tools to evaluate transportation projects involving pedestrian, bicycle, rail, bus, and freight mobility. It also assists with research, environmental documentation, project records, and coordination across interdisciplinary teams.

Leads transportation planning and traffic engineering tasks, including research, data collection, traffic and pedestrian simulation, technical studies, environmental documents, presentations, and client coordination. Develops planning alternatives and analytical strategies using GIS and traffic software, coordinates multidisciplinary teams, supports proposals, mentors junior staff, and serves as a task lead or limited project manager for transportation infrastructure projects.

Designs AC and DC traction power systems for rail and transit infrastructure projects, including engineering calculations, technical reports, plans, and specifications. Coordinates discipline-specific work, schedules, budgets, clients, and teaming partners. Develops project scopes, reviews technical deliverables, resolves design issues, supports proposals, and mentors junior engineers while ensuring accurate, timely project delivery.

Supports urban, transportation, resilience, and environmental planning projects by researching and analyzing data, preparing maps, reports, studies, presentations, and environmental documents. Assists with planning alternatives, stakeholder engagement, project records, and interdisciplinary coordination under the guidance of experienced staff.

Supports the design and delivery of rail communications systems, including fiber optic networks, CCTV, access control, public address, passenger information, wireless, and train control systems. Prepares engineering plans, specifications, calculations, reports, quantities, and cost estimates; conducts research, data collection, field investigations, and design development. Collaborates with project teams, manages assigned tasks and schedules, and supports design file organization and project delivery.

Leads delivery of a complex aviation program involving multiple capital projects, stakeholders, disciplines, and subcontractors. Oversees strategic planning, procurement, risk, project controls, quality, construction, closeout, and operations services. Resolves financially significant issues, manages staffing and teams, advises clients and public officials, develops relationships, and supports business growth. The role requires consistent in-office and on-site presence in New York.

Leads office operations across finance, delivery, quality, budgeting, staffing, overhead, facilities planning, leasing, and improvements. Monitors operational performance, project reviews, client audits, utilization, and other metrics. Coordinates with division staff, hiring managers, HR, sales leadership, and office committees. Supports planning, sales pursuits, renovations, industry events, and client engagement while driving accountability for office delivery and financial performance.

Entry-level architectural intern assisting with basic architectural calculations, working drawings, data compilation, preliminary space and design studies, specifications research, and limited design analyses under close supervision.

Directs a large, multidisciplinary toll technology group of 25–40+ employees. Oversees multiple projects, staffing, priorities, schedules, technical and operational performance, client relationships, business development, recruiting, employee development, compensation reviews, and succession planning. Requires extensive tolling agency and industry experience, strong leadership, and at least 12 years of relevant experience with supervisory responsibility.

Support engineering teams by producing and modifying design calculations, technical reports, plans, specifications, and cost/quantity estimates. Conduct research, data collection, field investigations, and administrative organization of design files. Apply engineering principles and use drawing/CAD tools to develop conceptual and detailed designs under project supervision.

This role involves engineering design and development for transit communication systems, collaborating on project specifications, providing technical guidance, and coordinating team efforts. It requires experience in communication system design and proficiency with engineering software.

Entry-level planning role supporting transportation and urban planning projects. Responsibilities include data collection and analysis, GIS mapping, preparing exhibits and reports, assisting stakeholder/public engagement, and supporting preparation of plans, studies, and environmental documents under senior staff guidance.

The Office Finance Manager oversees financial operations, manages finance staff, develops budgets, ensures data accuracy, and drives operational improvements to enhance profitability and efficiency.

Assist engineering teams with basic engineering tasks including research, development, and design support; prepare engineering drawings and documents; perform basic engineering calculations; learn shop drawing and submittal procedures; follow direction from supervisors. Position is for current or former HNTB interns.

Manage rail/transit projects through full lifecycle: develop scope, proposals and contracts; lead multidisciplinary design teams; control budget, schedule and technical deliverables; serve as primary client liaison; mentor staff; support business development and proposal efforts for strategic and mini-mega projects.